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Is the CFTC stepping up its regulation of prediction markets, or its defense of them?
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CFTC issued multiple regulatory actions in mid-2026 targeting prediction markets, including restrictions on American-style odds, incentive program transparency, and tighter self-certification rules. It also issued emergency orders instructing Kalshi to defy court rulings in Michigan and New York.
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CFTC is tightening the rulebook on prediction markets and challenging state-level court orders, signalling a more active federal stance. You must rethink compliance strategies now if your product touches prediction odds or market certification.
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